Decoding the Constructs of Work Motivation: Developing an Application-based Model for Self-analysis

By : Sweta Saraff, Sajar Firdous, Ramakrishna Biswal

Page No: 81-91

Abstract
This research explores the integration of Vedic principles to enhance employee motivation and its effect on work performance. Drawing from the Vedic system in Indian culture, the study identifies action, energy, and emotion as key elements that regulate workplace motivation. It examines motivation across three areas: the self, the universe, and the meta motivation model. The self-model emphasises instinct and the regulation of conscious and unconscious thoughts, while the universe model focuses on interpersonal dynamics within the workplace. The meta model aims for a deeper understanding of motivation. Additionally, the research proposes an applicationbased model for self-analysis, promoting employee self-awareness by helping them recognise motivating factors through various work motivation constructs. In this paper, we attempt to understand the essential constructs of the sources of work motivation.

Authors:
Dr. Sweta Saraff, HOD, Psychological Counselling IHR Kolkata, Visiting Faculty, NIT Rourkela, Ex faculty Amity University Kolkata, India.
Sajar Firdous, Pursuing M.Sc Clinical Psychology, MAKAUT, Research Intern at IHR Kolkata (Psychology), vKolkata, India.
Dr. Ramakrishna Biswal, Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of  Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2025.20.01.8